Peak Woo

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Specialty

Certifications

Otolaryngology

Education

MD, Boston University

Residency, Surgery Hospital of The University Of Penn.

Residency, Otolaryngology Boston University

Biography

Dr. Peak Woo is a board certified otolaryngologist with special interests in the voice, voice disorders, and surgery designed specifically to improve the voice. He has a private practice on Manhattan's upper west side and is a clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

As Clinical Professor, Dr. Woo participate actively in Residency Training and Laryngology Fellowship Training. His research interests are in investigation of high speed video laryngoscopy in diagnosis of complex voice disorders and minimally invasive office based laser treatments for patient's with vocal fold lesions and scar.

1982 - Resident Research Award, American Broncho American Broncho-Esophagological Association

Research

The Grabscheid Voice Center

Dr. Peak Woo, whose clinical interests are laryngology and voice disorders, is leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx as Director of Clinical Services of The Eugen Grabscheid, M.D., Voice Center.

Using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together otolaryngologists, speech/language pathologists, voice scientists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and other experts, the Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx through medicine, surgery, and rehabilitative services. State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment allows the most advanced management of these patients. Under the clinical directorship of Dr. Woo, the voice program has become one of the truly outstanding centers in the nation. The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for patients who suffer from the entire spectrum of voice disorders. Under the direction of Dr. Woo, the Center also will be establishing a unique Swallowing Disorders program.

The Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the following diseases and disorders:

The following rehabilitative services, surgeries, and procedures are done at the Center:

Examining the vibration of vocal cords with a special scope called an endostroboscopy Objective testing of the voice and breathing through Phonatory function measures

-acoustic parameters-respiratory kinematics-electroglottography

Speech and singing therapy to modify or change the way people use the voice to promote better vocal health

Pre- and post-treatment documentation and consultations

Testing of electric signals of muscle function of the larynx through a process called Laryngeal electromyography

Surgery designed to change the voice or Phonosurgery

Injection of botulism toxin into the muscle of the vocal cord to treat spasmodic dysphonia

Diagnosis and management of laryngeal acid reflux laryngitis

Voice rehabilitation by tracheal-esophageal puncture

Laryngeal reconstruction

The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for people who have a professional voice, no voice, or a swallowing disorder.

Industry Relationships

Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.

Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Woo during 2014 and/or 2015. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Consulting:

LifeCell Corporation

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